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National problem that demands urgent attention

ཟླ་༤ 14, 2025 2 mins read
National problem that demands urgent attention

Mental health is emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Globally, it accounts for one in six years lived with disability, with people suffering from severe conditions dying 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. Bhutan is no exception. There is a growing burden of emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and substance use—issues that are quietly taking root and t

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